Aspiring Docs Diaries

Stories by: Pre Meds

Jan 22, 2018

Finding my balance

As a single mother and a first generation college student who has to work full-time, I knew I would be […] Read More

Jan 2, 2018

A Dose of Compassion

Before I wanted to become a physician, I was a foolish 12-year-old who believed that I was going to become […] Read More

Dec 18, 2017

The Importance of Being Flexible

I’m sure I am not alone when I say that where I imagined I’d be as a senior in college […] Read More

Nov 13, 2017

Natural Disasters

Natural disasters can change a person’s life in an instant. Communities like mine will take years to rebuild. Read More

Oct 30, 2017

Adventures Working Abroad

My expectation of a summer abroad in Europe: working in a lab and effortlessly exploring different cities every weekend. My […] Read More

Oct 9, 2017

Learning as a Medical Scribe

Standing in the trauma bay waiting for the next patient, I remember the first time I actually gave myself a […] Read More

Oct 4, 2017

Staying Motivated

As an undergraduate senior, I have learned that becoming a physician is a marathon, not a sprint. I remember pulling […] Read More

Oct 2, 2017

Drifting From the Beaten Path

My three years in college have taught me that I do not have to have to embark on a journey […] Read More